Questions

I've been back in the US for 2.5 weeks now, so a lot of my questions have been answered, but it's always interesting catching up on things that have changed while I've been away. And I recently realized that a lot of the questions could just as easily be asked by someone who's just finished serving time in prison. Awkward. Sorry y'all, I'm not an ex-con, I'm just back in North America after living in Africa for awhile is all. So without further ado, here are some of the questions I've been asking:

1.  Is this gas price high or low? On Clove Island, the price of gas is federally regulated, so it's always around $1.30/liter. Fluctuating prices isn't really a thing there.

2. How did the shop know my name in order to call it when my order was ready? Ok, ok, they read my credit card, I guess. Hmm. Not sure how I feel about that.

3. How does "tap to pay" work? How do I know if my card works that way? Do I want to use that option? This question remains unresolved. Anyone want to explain it?

4. Why are Americans into having cold ankles? This whole short pants and low topped shoes thing is beyond me. I'm here struggling to stay warm (after living in a tropical paradise, ya know), and there are people willingly baring their ankles to the world. Please explain this phenomenon.

5. Ads in the middle of YouTube videos-- why? Do we really have the patience for this?

6. How do you handle produce at the grocery store? Do you have to weigh/tag it yourself? Does it need its own bag? What's the procedure?

There are other questions floating around, but this is a start. I'm transitioning back to life in the US. It's easier each time I do it, but still a bit of a process.

And hey! If you want to get together while I'm home, let me know! Drop an email or send me a message. I'd love to hear from you.